Control Engineering Technician Grade A (Mechanical) needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Six (6) years post qualification technical mechanical engineering experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
• Project Management, Contract Management and treasury processes and regulations. Research and Development.

DUTIES :

• This role will be responsible for leading the technical workshop of the Area office (Mechanical, Electrical, civil and housing workshops). The role will also manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologist and associates in the field, workshop and technical office activities. Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• . Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative and related functions.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases.
• Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets (Including OPEX and CAPEX projects). Research and Development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Revenue and Supply Chain Management. Responsible for the financial management of the section. General office management of the section to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. The role involves intensive travelling to various sites withing the Northern Operations.